In the framework of the LIFE – FOODPRINT project “Awareness – raising campaign to prevent and manage food waste among consumers, the food and hospitality industries”, the 10th online food waste survey was conducted to analyse the public’s views on food waste reduction strategies. The survey was conducted online through Dias Group websites (Sigmalive, Sportime.com.cy, I love style, City.com.cy, Check In, Economy today, MyCyprusTravel.com) during the period 30/09/2022 – 03/10/2022. The sample ranged from 1159 to 1764 people depending on the question. A percentage of the participants do not live in Cyprus, so the survey covers other commonalities than the purely local ones. The survey consisted of 3 questions, of which the first 2 were repeated in a previous online survey in January 2021, while one is a new question. The aim of the repeated questions is to measure potential variations in public views over time. The sample of participants is randomized in each survey conducted.

The questions in this questionnaire ask whether consumers associate reducing food waste with protecting the environment and whether there is a perception of the true magnitude of the food waste problem. Below is an analysis and description of the questions and responses. Table and Figure 1 present the results of the first question, compared to the corresponding results of the January 2021 survey.

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